Benson, Minnesota

Population 3,200

Benson is located in Swift County, MN. The population is 3,200, making Benson the largest city in Swift County.

There are 5 public schools in Benson with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Benson is very low , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Benson is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Benson property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Benson include Torning Township, Benson Township and Clontarf Township.

Benson Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 15%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.6%

Crime Rate

100% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Property Crime: 0
  • Larceny Theft: 0

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Benson
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

92 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 87

Unemployment

Low 2.4%
  • Minnesota unemployment average: 2.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Benson, MN and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Benson's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
1 Private School

Benson Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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  • Good news! No offenders found in Benson, MN.

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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Benson, MN

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Benson, MN issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2 permits, were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Benson, MN issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $572
  • 1 Bedroom: $575
  • 2 Bedrooms: $757
  • 3 Bedrooms: $947
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,027

Zip Codes

56215 56226

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Environmental Hazards

92 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Benson, MN has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Benson, MN is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.72 Average
    Benson, MN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 10.8°
  • February 12.75°
  • March 27.67°
  • April 42.37°
  • May 57.96°
  • June 64.94°
  • July 71.88°
  • August 68.88°
  • September 59.88°
  • October 45.96°
  • November 32.52°
  • December 14.5°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Benson, MN

Earthquakes
Benson, MN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Benson, MN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Benson, MN has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Benson, MN has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Benson, MN: $42,875

Unemployment

Unemployment in Benson is 2.4%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.77%
White Collar - 52.23%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mark Dayton
  • Sen. Al Franken
  • Sen. Amy Klobuchar

City Representatives

  • Collin C. Peterson

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

11 Cemeteries view all

8 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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